Elementary Schools in Alton R-IV

The Alton R-IV school district in Missouri has only one elementary school, Alton Elementary, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. While the school has a relatively small class size and high per-student spending, its academic performance is consistently below the state average in both mathematics and English language arts.

Alton Elementary's student population is predominantly white, with a small percentage of minority students. However, the school faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with 70.67% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This high level of economic disadvantage among the student population may contribute to the school's lower academic performance, as measured by Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) test scores. In 3rd grade mathematics, Alton Elementary's proficiency rate is 17.8%, compared to the state average of 41.1%, and in 5th grade English language arts, the school's proficiency rate is 30.3%, compared to the state average of 44.1%.

While Alton Elementary's small class sizes and above-average per-student spending could be seen as positive factors, these alone do not appear to be sufficient to overcome the school's academic challenges. Targeted interventions and support, along with a comprehensive analysis of the school's strengths and weaknesses, may be necessary to improve student outcomes and ensure that all students in the Alton R-IV district have access to a high-quality education.